In this era, seasons are no longer dictated by the tilt of the Earth, but by the —massive mirrors that redirect sunlight to maintain artificial climates. For the citizens of Neo-Aethel , "Winter" is a choice made by the central grid to conserve fusion energy. The Architect of Echoes
During Season 32001, a catastrophic malfunction occurred in the Southern Array. Instead of the programmed autumn, the mirrors locked into a "Sun-Flare" loop. The temperature in the sky-cities began to climb rapidly, threatening the delicate oxygen-scrubbing flora. Season 32001
When the Southern Array finally reset, the first thing Elara did was begin writing her own story for the archaeologists of the year 64001. In this era, seasons are no longer dictated